Intro to Massage- Quiz 1

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Introduction to Massage Quiz

Enhance your knowledge and skills with our comprehensive Introduction to Massage Quiz. This quiz features 10 multiple-choice questions designed to test your understanding of various massage techniques, their history, and the principles that guide effective practice.

Assess your knowledge of fascial techniques.
Learn about the psychological effects of massage.
Explore the importance of body mechanics for therapists.

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by GentleTouch342

1. Which of the following is not a fascial technique?

S bow

Crossed hand stretch

Fascial Spread

Cross fiber friction

3. The principle of massage related to pressure is?

Proximal-distal-proximal

Deep-superficial-deep

Superficial-deep-superficial

Peripheral-central-peripheral

6. The origin of the word “massage” is said to be derived from:

Latin and Chinese

Latin and Greek

Arabic and Latin

Arabic and Greek

7. Which of the following is true?

Use lubricants when using fascial techniques

When using fascial techniques, pressure is moderate to deep and speed is fast

Client may feel a burning sensation or pain while fascia is stretched

Blanching of the skin and an increase of pain follows a successful application of fascial techniques

8. Body mechanics are important because:

Prevents injury to Therapists

Allows for effective delivery and evaluation of tissue

Allows for comfort & longevity

All of the above

9. To undrape the back we must palpate for these bony landmarks:

Posterior Inferior Iliac Crest

Posterior Anterior Ilian Spine

Superior Posterior Iliac Spine

Posterior Superior Iliac Spine

10. Which is not a psychological effect of massage?

Reduced anxiety

Reduced confidence

Reduced stress

Reduced depression

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